Bills K Dan Carpenter scores six points vs. Raiders

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(12/21/2014)Bills kicker Dan Carpenter made his only field-goal attempt and added three extra points in his team's 26-24 loss to the Raiders in Week 16.

Carpenter closed out the first half by nailing a 54-yard kick, giving him six makes in eight attempts of at least 50 yards this season. He's made 33 of his 37 field-goal attempts on the season. The kicker has a trip to New England on tap for Week 17.

C.J. Spiller among Bills probables active vs. Raiders

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(12/21/2014)Bills running back C.J. Spiller (shoulder) is among the team's players listed as probable who are active for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

The Bills did not have any players listed as questionable, doubtful or out.

The Bills are listed as 6 1/2-point favorites.

Bills K Dan Carpenter converts four FGs in win over Packers

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/14/2014)Bills kicker Dan Carpenter was kept busy with four field goals during Sunday's victory over the Packers in Week 15.

Carpenter converted a 27-yard kick in the second quarter, a 51-yard and 35-yard kick in the third quarter and a 48-yarder in the fourth. He finished 4 for 4 with an extra point in 21-13 win. He has converted 32 of 36 field goal attempts on the year.

Bills K Dan Carpenter gets the green light for Week 15

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/14/2014)Bills kicker Dan Carpenter (groin) was ruled as active for Sunday's game against Green Bay in Week 15. Carpenter was never in danger of missing game action, as he was listed as probable leading up to Sunday.

Carpenter has converted 28 of 32 field goal attempts this season. Nine of his 28 made kicks have come from 40-plus yards.

Bills PK Dan Carpenter nearly perfect in Sunday victory

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(11/30/2014)Bills placekicker Dan Carpenter entered play Sunday with a groin issue that had him listed as probable, but one could not tell by the way he kicked the ball.

Carpenter nailed four field goals in five attempts - all in the second half - to key a victory. He was true from 49 yards in the third quarter and 34, 34 and 35 in the fourth. He was also perfect on two extra point tries.

WR Woods, PK Carpenter set to play Sunday for Bills

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(11/30/2014)Two Bills who had been deemed probable for the Week 13 game against Cleveland are good to go. They are placekicker Dan Carpenter (groin) and wide receiver Robert Woods (ankle).

Trio of Bills receive thumbs-down for Sunday action

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(11/28/2014)The Bills have put up the stop sign for defensive end Jarius Wynn (knee), tight end Chris Gragg (knee) and safety Bacarri Rambo (hamstring), all of whom have been ruled out for Sunday against Cleveland.

The only two other players on their Friday injury report are kicker Dan Carpenter (groin) and wideout Robert Woods (ankle), both of whom are probable.

Dan Carpenter drills a 53-yarder

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(11/24/2014)Bills kicker Dan Carpenter nailed a 53-yard field goal in the 38-3 win over the Jets, making him 4 of 5 from 50-plus yards this season. Carpenter added five PATs for eight points. He'll play the Browns in Week 13.

Injured Bills gain clearance for MNF

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(11/24/2014)Several Bills who were on the injury report are active for Monday's game against the Jets in Detroit. The group includes cornerback Ron Brooks (groin), kicker Dan Carpenter (groin), wideout Chris Hogan (hip), defensive end Manny Lawson (ankle) and guard Kraig Urbik (shoulder).

Bills unveil final injury report for Week 12

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(11/22/2014)The Bills have ruled out Jarius Wynn (knee) for Monday's game against the Jets. Ron Brooks (groin) and Fred Jackson (groin) were deemed as questionable for Week 12.

Bills K Dan Carpenter hits three field goals in loss vs. Dolphins

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(11/14/2014)Bills kicker Dan Carpenter made three of his four field-goal attempts in his team's 22-9 loss to the Dolphins Saturday.

Carpenter managed to connect on field goals of 33, 21 and 46 yards to put his team out to a 9-3 lead early in the third quarter, but the game got away from the Bills at that point, with the Dolphins scoring 19 unanswered points on two touchdowns, a field goal and a safety. Carpenter's miss came on a 47-yard attempt early in the fourth quarter that sailed wide left. His next matchup comes against the Jets in Week 12.

Dan Carpenter hits a pair of field goals

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(11/9/2014)Bills kicker Dan Carpenter converted field goals of 26 and 21 yards and added a PAT in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs. He plays the Dolphins on Thursday.

Bills K Dan Carpenter drills three FGs in Week 8 win

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(10/26/2014)Bills kicker Dan Carpenter connected on field-goal attempts of 53, 36 and 29 yards while adding four extra points in his team's 43-23 win over the Jets in Week 8.

Despite his excellence on field-goal duty in the win, it wasn't a perfect day for Carpenter, who had one of his five extra-point attempts hit the left upright. It was just his second miss in 203 career extra-point attempts, with his other coming back in 2009. He's 17 for 19 on field goals this season going into a Week 9 bye.

Bills' Dan Carpenter scores five points in Week 7 win

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(10/19/2014)Bills kicker Dan Carpenter made his only field goal attempt and added two extra points in his team's 17-16 win over the Vikings in Week 7.

Carpenter knocked a 31-yard field goal through the uprights in the second half and later put his team ahead by nailing an extra point with one second left in the game. He's managed one field goal or less in four of the team's last five games but still has made 14 of his 16 attempts on the season. Carpenter is set for a trip to face the Jets in Week 8.

Bills kicker Dan Carpenter held without a FG Week 6

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(10/12/2014)Bills kicker Dan Carpenter did not attempt a field goal for the first time this season during a 37-22 loss Week 6 vs. New England. He finished with just two extra points in the loss.

Carpenter has been held to less than 10 points in four straight games after finishing with at least 11 points in his first two games. The Bills are back in action Week 7 vs. Minnesota.

Dan Carpenter drives home 58-yard game-winning field goal

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(10/5/2014)Bills kicker Dan Carpenter hit three of his four field-goal attempts Sunday, none bigger than his 58-yard game-winner with four seconds remaining in his team's 17-14 victory over the Lions in Week 5.

Carpenter clanked a 50-yard attempt off the left upright early in the third quarter but managed to hit from 25 and 45 yards out in addition to his booming game-winner. It's the third time in five games he's managed to deliver at least three field goals, and he's made 13 of his 15 attempts this season. The 3-2 Bills host the Patriots in Week 6.

Dan Carpenter hits lone field-goal attempt in Week 4

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(9/28/2014)Bills kicker Dan Carpenter connected on his only field-goal attempt from 31 yards out while adding two extra points in his team's 23-17 loss to the Texans in Week 4.

Carpenter delivered eight field goals over his first two games but has been held to just two attempts over the last two weeks. He'll face favorable conditions when the Bills travel to Detroit to play indoors in Week 5.

Novak has connected on all six of his field-goal attempts this season, and gets to face the Jaguars Sunday. Carpenter faces the Texans having made a league-high nine field goals in 10 tries. Suisham has yet to miss on eight tries, and is 4 for 4 from 40 yards heading into Sunday against the Buccaneers.

Dan Carpenter nails lone try

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(9/21/2014)Bills kicker Dan Carpenter didn't get much work in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Chargers, as he attempted just one field goal in the loss. Carpenter was good from 45 yards in the game, and added one successful point-after touchdown.

Carpenter is 9 for 10 on field goals this season heading into Week 4 against the Texans.

Dan Carpenter nails five in blowout win

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(9/14/2014)Bills kicker Dan Carpenter received plenty of work in Week 2, in a 29-10 win over the Dolphins Sunday.

Carpenter attempted six field goals, as the Bills' offense stumbled often in the red zone. He connected from 27, 27 and 31 yards in the first half, and added field goals of 32 and 38 yards in the second half, while nailing his two extra-point attempts.

Carpenter is eight for nine on field goals this season.

Dan Carpenter nails three field goals in win vs. Bears

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(9/7/2014)Bills kicker Dan Carpenter hit all three of his field-goal attempts and added two extra points in his team's 23-20 overtime win over the Bears in Week 1.

Carpenter delivered a 50-yard field goal in the second quarter to put his team up three points, and his 33-yarder in the fourth quarter did the same. While the team was unable to hang onto the lead in regulation, Carpenter ended the game with a 27-yarder in overtime. He'll square off with the Dolphins in Week 2.

Bills could keep Dan Carpenter, Dustin Hopkins

Last year, the Bills drafted Hopkins in the sixth round, but he hurt his groin right before the season began, and Carpenter signed and had a great season. The Bills last month re-signed Carpenter to a four-year contract worth $9.95 million, and Hopkins still is on the roster.

The report says Carpenter could continue to handle field goal and extra point attempts, and Hopkins will be used for kickoffs.

"Would you like to have one guy that can do both? No doubt about it," Bills general manager Doug Whaley said. "But this is a situation where if it makes our team better, we're going to do it. ... Is keeping Dustin Hopkins better for the team that keeping an extra receiver, an extra DB? You juggle that."

Carpenter went 33 of 36 on field goals last season, making six from 50-plus yards.

Dan Carpenter expected back with Bills

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(3/11/2014)Free agent kicker Dan Carpenter is expected to re-sign Tuesday with the Bills, reports Yahoo Sports. He went 33 of 36 on field goals last season, making six from 50-plus yards.

Dan Carpenter boots two in defeat to Patriots

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(12/29/2013)Bills placekicker Dan Carpenter can't be blamed for the loss Sunday at New England. He was perfect in two field goal tries.

Carpenter blasted a 51-yarder in the first quarter to knot the score at 3-3 and added a 37-yarder with three minutes remaining in the game to pull his team to within seven points.

Dan Carpenter nails all four in win

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(12/22/2013)Bills kicker Dan Carpenter received plenty of work in Week 16 against the Dolphins, in a 19-0 win. Carpenter nailed all four of his field-goal attempts, and added a successful extra point to finish with 13 points. He connected on field goals of 45, 21, 22 and 26 yards.

Carpenter has now made 31 of 34 attempts on the season, heading into Week 17 against the Patriots.

Dan Carpenter goes two for three

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(12/15/2013)Bills kicker Dan Carpenter went two for three on his field goal attempts Week 15.

Carpenter managed to hit his first attempt from 42 yards out. He missed a 54 yard kick later in the first quarter. Carpenter later added a 40 yard field goal. He also made three extra points. He'll take on the Dolphins Week 16.

Dan Carpenter remains steady

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(12/8/2013)Bills kicker Dan Carpenter provided all the offense the team could muster in Week 14 against the Buccaneers, in a 27-6 loss. Carpenter made his two field goal tries, from 40 and 46 yards, the only points the Bills scored.

Carpenter has been excellent this season, as he enters Week 15 against the Jaguars with 25 made field goals in 27 attempts.

Dan Carpenter hits one field goal Week 13

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(12/1/2013)Bills kicker Dan Carpenter hit his only field goal attempt Week 13 against the Falcons.

Carpenter nailed a 29 yard field goal at the beginning of the second quarter. He did not receive any other opportunities for field goals. The Bills were successful offensively, which led to four extra points for Carpenter. He'll take on the Buccaneers Week 14.

Carpenter made field goals of 40 and 42 yards in the second quarter, while adding a 43-yard field goal in the fourth quarter. It was the fifth time this season he's managed at least three field goals.

The Bills are on a bye Week 12 before returning to action Week 13 vs. Atlanta.

Dan Carpenter not used much in loss

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(11/10/2013)The Bills didn't need kicker Dan Carpenter much in Week 10, as he attempted just one field goal in a 23-10 loss to the Steelers. Carpenter made his long attempt from 20 yards out, and was good on one extra-point try.

Dan Carpenter connects on two field goals

by Nando Di Fino | Senior Fantasy Writer

(11/3/2013)Bills kicker Dan Carpenter successfully converted both of his field goal attempts in Sunday's 23-13 loss to the Chiefs. Carpenter hit field goals of 26 and 30 yards, while making his only extra point attempt.

The Bills face the Steelers in Week 10.

Miss doesn't help Dan Carpenter's cause

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(10/27/2013)Bills kicker Dan Carpenter, who scored 11 points last week at Miami to put him in double digits for the fourth time this season, would have had another solid showing if he didn't miss a 50-yard field goal in the first quarter. As it was, he finished with five points, kicking a 37-yard field goal in the second quarter and adding two extra points.

The Bills host the Chiefs in Week 9.

Dan Carpenter's big kick downs former mates

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(10/20/2013)Bills kicker Dan Carpenter enacted some revenge on the team that cut him in Week 7, as he kicked the game-winner in a 23-21 win over the Dolphins Sunday.

Carpenter was perfect on the day, nailing kicks from 39, 20 and 31 yards, the latter two coming in the fourth quarter with the Bills rallying. He added two successful extra points to bring his total to 11 points for the game.

Carpenter is 15 of 16 on field-goal attempts this season, and has yet to miss an extra-point attempt as well.

Carpenter has managed six points in two straight games after managing at least 10 points in three straight appearances from Week 2-4. The Bills' next opponent will be Miami in Week 7.

Dan Carpenter to keep job as Bills' kicker

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(10/7/2013)The Bills announced Monday kicker Dustin Hopkins (groin) was placed on injured reserve, meaning Dan Carpenter will retain the job as starting placekicker. Carpenter has been productive in place of Hopkins, converting field goals at a career-high 91.7 percent (11 of 12) through five games.

Dan Carpenter successful on lone try in loss

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(10/4/2013)Bills kicker Dan Carpenter did get many chances to perform in Week 5 against the Browns, after three straight games with at least three field goals made.

Carpenter nailed his lone try Thursday, from 52 yards out. He added three successful extra-point attempts to finish with six points in a 37-23 loss.

Carpenter is 11 for 12 through five games, with two field goals from 50-plus yards. The Bills take on the Bengals in Week 6.

Dan Carpenter with big performance

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(9/29/2013)Bills kicker Dan Carpenter had a big performance during the 23-20 win at home over the Ravens on Sunday of Week 4. Carpenter finished with 11 points scored.

Carpenter went 3 for 3 on field goals and had a long of 27 yards. He was 2 for 2 on PATs for his 11 points.

Carpenter has been in double figures in scoring in his last three games, but is expected to give back the kicking duties once Dustin Hopkins is available. The Bills play at Cleveland on Thursday of Week 5.

Dan Carpenter hits four field goals

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(9/22/2013)Bills kicker Dan Carpenter hit all four of his field goal attempts against the Jets.

Carpenter hit a lot of close field goals, with his longest coming from 43 yards out. He did not receive an extra point attemp. He'll take on the Ravens Week 4.

Dan Carpenter puts best foot forward

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(9/15/2013)Bills kicker Dan Carpenter, who is likely going to lose his job as soon as Justin Hopkins gets healthy, had an interesting game Week 2 during a win over the Panthers.

Carpenter missed a 42-yard field goal in the first quarter and some were calling for his head at that point. However, Carpenter came back to nail a 55-yard FG in the second quarter, the longest by a Bills kicker since Rian Lindell's 56-yarder against Miami in 2009.

Carpenter, who hit the third-longest FG of his career, added a 48-yard FG later in the game in the fourth quarter. His extra point gave the Bills the final score of 24-23.

Carpenter finished 3 for 4 on field goals and had one extra point to score 10 points on the afternoon. The Bills play at the Jets Week 3 but Hopkins may be back for that one.

Dan Carpenter kicks three XPs in Week 1 loss

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(9/8/2013)Bills kicker Dan Carpenter converted three extra points during a 23-21 loss Week 1 vs. New England. He attempted no field goals.

If Dustin Hopkins (groin) is out again Week 2 vs. Carolina, then Carpenter will handle the placekicking duties.

Dan Carpenter to kick in Week 1

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(9/4/2013)Bills kicker Dan Carpenter will take on the team's kicking job for at least one week, as rookie Dustin Hopkins has been ruled out with a strained right groin.

Carpenter is with his fourth team since the end of last season, as he was cut by the Dolphins, Cardinals and Jets in the preseason.

Bills officially announce Dan Carpenter signing

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(9/3/2013)The Bills announced Tuesday they signed kicker Dan Carpenter in the wake of Dustin Hopkins reportedly suffering a groin injury Monday, according to NFL.com. Carpenter was released by Miami in mid-August after losing out on a kicking competition with Caleb Sturgis, and has since been released by the Cardinals and Jets as well.

Browns to try out Dan Carpenter, Billy Cundiff

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(9/2/2013)After cutting a pair of kickers, the Browns are in search mode this week. Veteran kickers Dan Carpenter and Billy Cundiff will try out Tuesday, and the team could take a look at others too, reports the Plain Dealer.

Jets cut ties with Dan Carpenter

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(8/30/2013)The Jets parted ways with kicker Dan Carpenter on Friday, according to the New York Daily News. Carpenter signed with the Jets on Tuesday after being released by the Cardinals.

Nick Folk will earn the starting job for the Jets in Week 1 against the Buccaneers.

Jets make change to placekicking competition

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(8/27/2013)The Jets announced Tuesday they released kicker Billy Cundiff and signed Dan Carpenter, who will now compete with Nick Folk for the starting placekicker job. Cundiff, who was signed July 23, was a perfect 3 for 3 on field goals and 4 for 4 on extra points during the preseason.

Dan Carpenter to compete with Jay Feely

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(8/21/2013)Cardinals placekicker Jay Feely nailed 4 of 5 field goal attempts with a long of 53 in the 12-7 win over Dallas last Friday, but will now face competition for the starting job, according to ESPN. The team is set to sign Dan Carpenter, who once replaced Feely in Miami.

Carpenter has an 82 percent career accuracy rate, but connected on just 22 of 27 last season with the Dolphins.

Dolphins cut kicker Dan Carpenter

Carpenter hit 22 of 27 fields goals in 14 games last year, his fifth season with Miami.

Dan Carpenter gets leg up in kicking battle

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(8/6/2013)Dolphins kicker Dan Carpenter, who's trying to stave off rookie Caleb Sturgis, helped his cause in the Hall of Fame Game, reports the Sun-Sentinel. Not only did he convert field goals of 27 and 45 yards, but Carpenter did "an excellent job on deep, well-placed kickoffs to the back right corner of the end zone that included two touchbacks."

The paper called Carpenter's performance "a high standard to overcome" for Sturgis.

With Sturgis' injured groin still mending, Carpenter has pounced in the kicking competition.

"I'm not changing anything I'm doing," Carpenter said. "I'm working just as hard as I was the last two years when no one was here. Nothing's changed. I'm just going to work and trying to make every kick."

Rookie Caleb Sturgis struggling in battle with Dan Carpenter

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(7/24/2013)Dolphins rookie Caleb Sturgismissed two more field goals Wednesday and has fallen behind veteran Dan Carpenter, reports ESPN.com. A fifth-round pick out of Florida, Sturgis must improve dramatically to unseat Carpenter, who hit 22 of 27 field goals last year.

Sturgis’ big advantage is that he’s much cheaper than Carpenter; Miami would save more than $2 million by replacing Carpenter with Sturgis.

The South Florida Sun Sentinel reports that coach Joe Philbin said the coaches are tracking every kick and kickoff and the most consistent player will get the job. The report says so far Sturgis has a leg up on Carpenter.

Carpenter a cap casualty?

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(2/8/2013)The South Florida Sun Sentinel speculates kicker Dan Carpenter could be a salary cap casualty. Carpenter is slated to make $2.7 million in 2013, the final year of his deal. Replacing him with a rookie or restructuring his deal are options the team has. Carpenter made 22 of 27 field goals in 2012, missing three of five from 50-plus yards.